Born and raised in Minneapolis, Prince signed a record deal with Warner Bros. Records at the age of 19, soon releasing the albums For You (1978) and Prince (1979). He went on to achieve critical success with the influential albums Dirty Mind (1980), Controversy (1981), and 1999 (1982). His sixth album, Purple Rain (1984), was recorded with his new backing band the Revolution, and was also the soundtrack to the film of the same name in which he starred. Purple Rain garnered continued success for Prince and was a major commercial achievement, spending six consecutive months atop the Billboard 200 chart. The soundtrack also won Prince the Academy Award for Best Original Song Score. After disbanding the Revolution, Prince released the album Sign o' the Times (1987), widely hailed by critics as the greatest work of his career. In the midst of a contractual dispute with Warner Bros. in 1993, he changed his stage name to the unpronounceable symbol logo. Hollow circle above downward arrow crossed with a curlicued horn-shaped symbol and then a short bar (known to fans as the "Love Symbol") and was often referred to as The Artist Formerly Known as Prince (or TAFKAP) or simply The Artist.
After signing with Arista Records in 1998, Prince reverted to his original name in 2000. Over the next decade, six of his albums entered the U.S. top 10 charts. In April 2016, at the age of 57, Prince died after accidentally overdosing on fentanyl at his Paisley Park home and recording studio in Chanhassen, Minnesota. He was a prolific musician who released 39 albums during his life, with a vast array of unreleased material left in a custom-built bank vault underneath his home after his death, including fully completed albums and over 50 finished music videos. He also released songs under multiple pseudonyms during his life, as well as writing songs that were made popular after being covered by other musicians, most notably "Nothing Compares 2 U" by Sinéad O'Connor and "Manic Monday" by the Bangles. Estimates of the complete number of songs written by Prince range anywhere from 500 to well over 1,000. Released posthumously, his demo albums Piano and a Microphone 1983 (2018) and Originals (2019) both received critical acclaim.
Prince sold over 100 million records worldwide, ranking him among the best-selling music artists of all time. His awards included the Grammy President's Merit Award, the American Music Awards for Achievement and of Merit, the Billboard Icon Award, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the UK Music Hall of Fame in 2006, and the Rhythm and Blues Music Hall of Fame in 2016, and was inducted twice into the Black Music & Entertainment Walk of Fame in 2022.
Full Wikipedia article: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prince_(musician)
Studio albums
For You (1978)
Prince (1979)
Dirty Mind (1980)
Controversy (1981)
1999 (1982)
Purple Rain (1984)
Around the World in a Day (1985)
Parade (1986)
Sign o' the Times (1987)
Lovesexy (1988)
Batman (1989)
Graffiti Bridge (1990)
Diamonds and Pearls (1991)
Love Symbol (1992)
Come (1994)
The Black Album (1994)
The Gold Experience (1995)
Chaos and Disorder (1996)
Emancipation (1996)
Crystal Ball (1998)
The Truth (1998)
The Vault: Old Friends 4 Sale (1999)
Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic (1999)
The Rainbow Children (2001)
One Nite Alone... (2002)
Xpectation (2003)
N·E·W·S (2003)
The Chocolate Invasion (2004)
The Slaughterhouse (2004)
Musicology (2004)
3121 (2006)
Planet Earth (2007)
Lotusflow3r (2009)
MPLSound (2009)
20Ten (2010)
Plectrumelectrum (2014)
Art Official Age (2014)
HITnRUN Phase One (2015)
HITnRUN Phase Two (2015)
Posthumous releases:
Piano and a Microphone 1983 (2018)
Originals (2019)
Welcome 2 America (2021)
Prince also released two albums credited to Madhouse, three albums credited to the New Power Generation, and one credited to the N.P.G. Orchestra:
Madhouse:
8 (1987)
16 (1987)
The New Power Generation:
Goldnigga (1993)
Exodus (1995)
Newpower Soul (1998)
The N.P.G. Orchestra:
Kamasutra (1997)
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Around the world in a day #2
Prince Lyrics
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A train is leaving all day
A wonderful trip through our time
And laughter is all you pay
Around the world in a day
Around the world in a day
Loneliness already knows you
There ain't no reason to stay
Come here and take my hand, I'll show you
I think I know a better way, y'all
Around the world in a day
(Listen to me, babe)
Around the world in a day
(All the babies sing it now)
No
No shouting
No shouting
No, no shouting
The little will escort you
To places within your mind
The former is red, white, and blue
The ladder is purple, come on and climb
Around the world in a day
Around the world in a day
Come on, sing
Around the world in a day
Say papa, I think I want to dance
(Summer she is sweet)
Around the world in a day
Around the world in a day
All the little babies sing around the world
Around the world in a day
The lyrics of Prince & The Revolution's "Around the World in a Day" express a joyful invitation to embark on a trip through time and space with an open heart and mind. The song talks about leaving the lonely and boring present behind and venturing into a more colorful and exciting world. The train that takes us on this journey is hailed as a symbol of unity and adventure, as it carries people from different backgrounds and places to places within their own minds. The song also mentions the colors of the American flag (red, white, and blue) and the color purple (famously associated with the artist) as pathways to explore and climb. The chorus repeats the title phrase as an upbeat mantra, inviting all the "little babies" to sing along and dance.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a call to escape the mundane reality and embrace a more imaginative and spiritual experience. The train that takes us on this journey may represent a transcendent force or a collective dream, as it bypasses geographical and cultural barriers and elevates us to a higher level of consciousness. The song is full of playful and nonsensical words ("Now dig", "No shouting", "Say papa") that add to the whimsical feel of the track. The line "The little will escort you" may refer to the power of imagination and curiosity in guiding us through life.
Line by Line Meaning
Open your heart, open your mind
Start with an open heart and an open mind
A train is leaving all day
This journey lasts all day long
A wonderful trip through our time
A fantastic journey through history
And laughter is all you pay
The only thing you need to bring is a sense of humor and a willingness to have fun
Around the world in a day
Traveling around the world in a single day
Around the world in a day
Traveling around the world in a single day
Now dig
Now pay attention and listen up
Loneliness already knows you
You've felt lonely before
There ain't no reason to stay
You don't have to stay lonely
Come here and take my hand, I'll show you
I'll help you escape loneliness
I think I know a better way, y'all
I've found a way to make things better for you
No shouting
Let's keep things calm, with no shouting
No shouting
Let's keep things calm, with no shouting
No, no shouting
Let's keep things calm, with no shouting
The little will escort you
Let your imagination lead the way
To places within your mind
Explore the depths of your own imagination
The former is red, white, and blue
Our past is patriotic and historic
The ladder is purple, come on and climb
The future is bright and exciting, so come along and join the journey
Around the world in a day
Traveling around the world in a single day
Around the world in a day
Traveling around the world in a single day
Come on, sing
Join me in song
Around the world in a day
Traveling around the world in a single day
Say papa, I think I want to dance
I'm ready to let go and have some fun
(Summer she is sweet)
The joys of summer
Around the world in a day
Traveling around the world in a single day
Around the world in a day
Traveling around the world in a single day
All the little babies sing around the world
Everyone is invited to join the journey
Around the world in a day
Traveling around the world in a single day
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: David G. Coleman, John L. Nelson, Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andre Brown
Both version have their merits. This alternate sounds a bit more “marketable”. The album version is more spare, more bohemian sounding. I like the vocal arrangements better on this version, they are more “full”. However I like the “attack” bridge on the original which follows Prince singing, “I think I wanna dance…” Both are good.
Patrick Jones
I know right he's a bad artist he is off the chain he's dead and gone we miss him but he still kicking hard
nick simon
Andre Brown you make great sense. The perfect version lies somewhere in an amalgamation of the two!
Keith Thoms
Hands up if you think this is better than the album version
Kenny Taliaferro
I think it is
mirvmn2
This version should have been on the album
STEPHANIE MEALS
My favorite version. Grew on me real quick. Nice picture from the PR tour.
Sovereign Soul
Sounds like a version he would of done live in concert.... 🔥
Greg Williams
That bass just takes a hold of you & won't let you go & it's like it pic's you up & takes you on flight
ceephaxx
I know, right! The "official" version now sounds like it's lacking something without the bass line!